By DST Editorial Team, In the last fifteen years, social media has transformed the way we communicate, access information, and participate in civic life. Platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok promised to democratize information, give voice to the marginalized,
DST News: At least 13 Syrians have been killed and others wounded in Israeli artillery and missile strikes on the town of Beit Jinn, located southwest of Syria’s capital, Damascus. In Gaza, at least one Palestinian was killed during an
DST News: General Horta N’Ta Na Man was sworn in as the transitional president of Guinea-Bissau on Thursday, according to an army statement, one day after army officers announced they had deposed President Umaro Sissoco Embalo. The officers, calling themselves
DST News: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that a U.S. plan to end the war in Ukraine could “form the basis for future agreements,” while renewing threats to seize more territory by force if Kyiv does not withdraw.
DST News: Deep in New Zealand’s Nelson Lakes National Park, about 1,200 meters above sea level and a two-day hike from the nearest settlement, lies Rotomairewhenua, also known as Blue Lake. Surrounded by steep alpine forests and fed by glacial
DST News: Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus has expressed deep concern over the health of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia and urged the nation to pray for her speedy recovery. “The Chief Adviser sought
DST News: Chinese investors are expressing strong interest in Bangladesh’s emerging manufacturing sectors, particularly green technology, jute-based industries, textiles and pharmaceuticals. The shift comes as China seeks to support the manufacturing transformation envisioned by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus. Yang
By M. Rahman, PhD, Adviser, Dhaka Straits Times In recent weeks, Dhaka’s political landscape has entered a new and delicate phase as quiet backchannel engagements between Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus and India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval come
DST News: The last words Mr Chung heard from his wife were heartbreaking in their simplicity: “Hang in there.” Moments later, her voice faded into the choking smoke engulfing their high-rise apartment block in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district according
Across Bangladesh and in many nations facing political strain, a familiar and uncomfortable question is returning to public debate: Is casting a vote enough to keep democracy alive? The honest answer is no. Democracy does not begin and end at
